Director of Nursing - Emergency Services

Harlingen Medical Center • Harlingen, TX

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About The Position

We are seeking a Director of Emergency Services, sometimes referred to as a Director of ER or ER Director. Director of Emergency Services is a Registered Nurse who assumes 24-hour administrative responsibility for the management and coordination of all Emergency Care Nursing Service functions.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS upon hire and maintain current.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• A minimum of two years supervisory/management experience necessary.
• Minimum of three years of continuous clinical experience in a clinical/acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care.
• Develops and implements departmental plans including performance improvement activities and compliance with current regulations.
• Assumes 24-hour accountability for the ED department.
• Supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to the ED and effectively utilizes nursing personnel.
• Manages time responsibilities for the ED and is directly accountable to the CNO or Administrator.
• Consults and communicates with staff, physicians and administration both written and verbally on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met.
• Interacts with outside agencies, patients and patients' families/significant other(s) to provide comprehensive care.
• Provides triage and treatment to pediatric, adult and geriatric patients seeking emergency care.
• Assumes house supervisory responsibilities as assigned, including responding to codes throughout the hospital, assessing and charting, and following through with appropriate documentation.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree